Kate, you have touched me with this heart felt post! You inspire me in so many ways- with your loveliness, talent and love of our Lord! Thank you for this precious reminder of His love for us! You are in my prayers! Blessings! Betsy

Dear Kate... I did not know you have Lupus... what a beautiful, strong, courageous lady you are!... not letting it get you down... and I am so sorry for the hurtful tongues from others... you are an inspiration in all you do... my prayers are there for you, in your health and your every day life... I cannot understand how some women, and yes, it is usually women... can be so unkind with hurtful words to those who are the sweetest, like you... your fall decor is just stunning... wishing you a most beautiful day, xoxo Julie Marie

What a lovely and inspirational post. You are such an incredible woman, dear Kate. This life can be so tough sometimes and it makes us grateful for the little tender mercies all the more. Thank you for uplifting my day :)

Sue Jackson says its time to dance;0) Thank you for your kind words. Life is a daily lesson and we all just have to take it a day at a time. You always remember the good, and try to forget the not so good but learn something from those kinds of days. It's been a tough year for a lot of us, and I'm really looking forward to a new year with better days for us all!!

Lovely post as usual! I so enjoy others talents and your blog has been one of my favorites. Love the calmness of the colors in your home and all the weathered elements. So peaceful! Also, my hope for a cure for your disease goes out to you and others suffering. My best friend from high school days has MS and she has mentioned a connection between the two diseases. Please hang in there. God's love to you, Kate; don't ever give up the fight!

I love how you share your thoughts,and I say what I often say:There is a time for everything!Life is a rollercoaster,it goes up and it goes down and we can only join the ride and make the best of it.I think you realize that!But I am so sorry for your illness...they actually tested me for Lupus receintly also,but fortunately that's not what's wrong with me.I hope you'll have good days ahead!Tovehugs :)

Kate, that was so heartfelt! I can see that Mr. Dior loves you through and through just by the way he looks at you.... I am so sorry you are going thru such a struggle with your body, Lupus sucks!I love seeing you at Country Roads and seeing what new you will create in your space! Hugs! karen....

Kate,I hope someday to share your blessing of knowing Sue up close and personal. Even thru a monitor, her heart reaches out and touches so many.I hope you also realize what a blessing you are to so many of us. Your faith is a witness.Deb

I wish your trip to Jersey was TOMORROW.... I keep my fingers crossed and my heart open I'll get the phone call: "I'll be there next week!!" :) :)One of the greatest joys for me last year was the beginning of our friendship....What a blessing!You are one of the most beautiful people I've ever met....inside and out.Love you to the moon and back, Kate.XOXOXO

Such a strong and amazing woman and such a beautiful post. My heart goes out to you but I also congratulate you for being so strong and seeing more beauty through what you are going through than most people ever see. often times we take things for granted, through your struggles you have led a higher existense of understanding of the true meaning of it all

Kate, what a wonderful post. It gripped me...but in a good heartfelt way. We have too experienced great loss this year with 3 very close family members in 3 month, and yet God simultaneously has been with us and navigated us through these rough waters. Your words are inspiring to me.Blessings,Debbie

Life does deal us some hard blows sometimes. I myself can find it difficult to move on from my bitterness and stay joyful when I'm really down... your battles are larger than mine, and you serve as an inspiration of finding hope and joy in everyday things even when the waters are are rough- Thank you!

Hi Kate ~~~ I just did a post too a while ago on Ecclesiastes and a time for everything. My daughter had lost her teeth but most recently my son has fractured his humerus. I feel as if my life right now is definitely a time to mourn and weep, however, the beauty is that the mourning turns to joy with time and during that time, gratitude grows as well. Wishing you much much joy in the Lord Kate. You are amazing and strong.

Kate, this is just pulling at my heart. You always say things so poetically. I often think of you and your illness and pray that you are doing well. You are such a strong woman and it will not conquer you. I love this scripture passage also. It was quoted so beautifully with your wonderful vintage treasures. Thanks for sharing with SYC.Hugs,Jann

Kate, I just read the beautiful post that Kristin wrote about your friendship...it moved me beyond words. God is so mysterious and wonderful and His healing power (both physically and emotionally) defies logic! Just last night I sat in bed feeling the impact (and the pain) of a fractured relationship...one that seems beyond repair. I always think that it is out of the realm of possibility for God to transform it and yet that means I don't trust His power! Your words in this post and Kristin's in hers are a gentle, yet firm, reminder of just how gracious and merciful He truly is. I pray for His continued healing and peace in your life and I'm grateful for your willingness to be vulnerable in order to minister and bless all of us! :-)Vanessa

Kate,I have only just found your blog, but your struggles with Lupus, help me to realize that I am not alone with my daily struggles against pain, health issues, and the realization that my life will not be what I had planned for in my older age, retirement years. Instead, it will be what God has planned and what I make it to be.

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